Operation, 410sx operator’s manual – Ditch Witch 410SX User Manual
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410sx Operator’s Manual
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Operation
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Operation
Breathing crystalline silica dust may cause lung disease. Cutting, drilling,
or working materials such as concrete, sand, or rock containing quartz may result in
exposure to silica dust. Use dust control methods or appropriate breathing protection
when exposed to silica dust.
Electrical shock. Contacting electrical lines will cause death or serious
injury. Know location of lines and stay away.
To help avoid injury: Expose lines by hand before digging. Cutting high voltage cable can cause
electrocution.
Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls before operating
machine. When you see this sign
on the machine or in the manual, read it and use
caution. Your safety is at stake.
To help avoid injury:
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Comply with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling.
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Notify companies that do not subscribe to One-Call.
Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people. Wear hard hat and
safety glasses.
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury.
Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
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Ensure parking brake is engaged.
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Allow 3’ (1 m) between digging teeth and obstacle. Machine might jerk when digging starts.
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Keep everyone at least 6’ (2 m) from machine, attachments, and their range of movement.